A2 v Atwo: Can These Two “Similar” Marks Co-exist?
By Danush Sinnan It can be difficult to ascertain whether your trademark rights are being encroached upon or not. When is another mark considered too similar? Owners are encouraged to assess the total impression of the mark, particularly from the perspective of the average customer. This was demonstrated in the recent case of Société des […]
Thinking Of Using Your Surname As A Trademark?
By P. Kandiah Did you know that many well-known brands are the names of the original founders of the business? Yes, you can use your name as a trademark for the products you manufacture, or for the services you provide (subject to certain conditions that we’ll discuss below). Key Takeaways Surname as Trademark – Many […]
[The Intern Interview] Lauren Bennardo
The KASS team recently welcomed Lauren Bennardo, an outgoing intern from Australia.
Key Changes in Vietnam’s Amended IP Law (2022)
By Linh Nguyen and Ngan Pham The Vietnamese National Assembly finally ratified the Amended IP Law on 16 June 2022. The Amended IP Law will take effect from 1 January 2023, except for certain provisions on the protection of sound marks and protection of test data for agrochemicals, which come into effect respectively on 14 […]
Key Changes in Malaysia’s Patents Amendment Act 2022
By Nur Asmaa, Tharishini Manalan, Jasmine Lim and Sry Farhany We are all living in the digital era where everything is just within our fingertips. Want to pay bills? Do it online. Want to shop? Online. Want to buy food? Also online. At one point, you could even have your IP rights protected online. However, […]
Use It Or Lose It: Can You Lose Your Registered Trademark Rights From Non-Use?
By Lauren Bennardo Choi Sun Mi v Comfort Lab Inc [2022] SGIPOS 2 It is often assumed that once your trademark is registered, your rights are indisputable. However, this is not entirely correct. Did you know that you can lose the registration of your registered trademark if it is not used? Failure to properly use […]
Dodol Trademark Case and its Key Insights on Brand Protection
The making of dodol usually takes a lot of physical energy, as the thick concoction requires many hours of constant stirring. But as you continue reading, you’ll find something else “stirring” up in this dodol story. In Malaysia, many foods are a fusion of rich cultures. Dodol is one such food. It is a sweet, […]
Thailand maintains “Watch List” status, commended for improvements in IP system
By Saowanee Leewijitsin The United States praised Thailand for continuing to strengthen the country’s intellectual property system and suppress IP violations, as they announced that Thailand would remain on the 2022 “Watch List”, pursuant to Section 182 of the US Trade Act of 1974. Key Takeaways Thailand Remains on USTR 2022 Watch List – Despite […]
AI: The Game Changer
By Jagannathan Arumugam Before 1950, shot put athletes would stand sideways in the throwing circle, rock back on one leg, swing the other to the front and use the momentum to throw the shot. When Olympic gold medallist William Patrick “Parry” O’Brien faced the back of the circle before putting the shot, the measurer […]
More updates from IPOS: Extension of the IP Fast Track Program
By Shanthen Jegatheesan The Intellectual Property Office of Singapore (IPOS) has announced an extension of the SG IP FAST Track Programme (“SG IP FAST”). What’s that you ask? Check out our previous article on it here: https://kass.com.my/articles/singapore-levels-up-its-ip-fast-track-programme/ This highly advantageous program will be extended for two years from 30 April 2022 to 30 April 2024! Key […]